Moki is one of two smallest deer with more brown colouring on his mid belly than Spike. Of the two, Moki was most fearful of humans, weather, loud noises and such when we first started observing the herd.
As we speak and as his antlers continue to develop, Moki is emerging from his shell and is now coming closer and closer to people, unafraid and determined to get his share of all food offered.
He looks like a small version of Gulliver with white legs and chest and has a similar temperament: unpredictable. Sometimes he spaces out and fails to notice food at his feet. Sometimes he chases other deer or tries to mount them which is surprising to watch because of his small size and low status in the herd.
He got his name from the native American (Hopi) word for deer.
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